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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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